Big honkin' pruner!

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Big honkin' pruner!

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I just got this one from my friend Evan of esnyx customs... a BIG pruner-style swayback, with a straight edge instead of the traditional hawkbill, and awesome antiqued stag hafted to perfection. It measures in at 5" closed and just under 9" open!
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The stag is hafted to the natural curves of the antler as opposed to being even on both sides, but it feels great in forward or reverse grip in either hand. The buttcap is also slightly offset.
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That is so cool! ::tu::
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That thing is beautiful. It wont be confused with any other knife, ever.
You must be very happy with that one.
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Wow! I love it!
::tu:: ::tu::
That thing is awesome
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Thanks, y'all! To say I'm excited about it would be an understatement!

I forgot to mention, it weighs in at 7.7 ounces. Not a lightweight knife!
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The blade steel is Hitachi blue #2 high carbon steel, hardened to something like 63 HRC. Bolsters, liners, and buttcap are all steel.
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You know I like the curves Philll. Nice knife.Oops, I spelled your name wrong.

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That stag is AWESOME !!!!!! very well matched on both sides !!!! and tha' color is "killer" !!!! congrats ::tu::
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Beautiful knife.___Dave
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Now thas a knoife. (in my best Crocodile Dundee accent) Wow! ::woot::
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That is a thing of beauty.
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That is a beauty, Philllll. I really like the color of that stag, and the shape of the blade.
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WOW! Beautiful knife. Looks like a step back in time. ::tu:: ::tu:: ::tu::

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Evan has nice skills, and he's just getting started!
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Very nice design and effort indeed. What is the blade thickness please?

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It's 1/8" Gary.

I'll make sure to bring it by to show off if you make it up to Evan's shop!
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Added a nice dark etch to the blade!
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